In our Lichfield District 2050 Strategy, we have committed to making Lichfield the greenest district in the country. To do this, we must support our residents, so we can all do our part in making sustainable and energy-efficient choices in our homes, businesses and everywhere inbetween!
On this page, you can find useful links to advice on a wide range of energy saving and sustainability topics.
If you have a suggestion for a resource that isn’t already listed here, please send this to our Environmental Policy and Strategy Team at PolicyandStrategy@lichfielddc.gov.uk
Recycle for good
As part of our Recycle for Good campaign, we have collated a list of ‘top tips’ for recycling effectively.
Beat the cold
A Staffordshire-based charity, whose aim is to reduce fuel poverty and cold-related ill health. They can offer impartial information and energy efficiency advice over the phone and arrange home visits.
The energy saving trust
This website provides practical advice on saving energy at home and low carbon travel.
Carbon trust
This website provides advice and resources for small to medium sized businesses (SMEs) to measure their energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Historic building adaptation advice
Historic England have produced a note to provide owners of Historic Buildings with advice and best practice on adapting these for energy and carbon efficiency,
My carbon plan
Company providing individuals and businesses with resources to measure, reduce and offset their carbon footprint.
Groundwork sustainable business service
Charity offering consultancy services in training (carbon literacy, net zero), carbon accounting and reporting (scope 3, carbon reduction plans) and membership for businesses and organisations across the private, public and third sector.
Energy advice helpline
Non-profit organisation offering free impartial advice on how to reduce your energy bills, information on the latest energy news, and access to government grants.
UK business climate hub
Online platform launched by UK government which provides net zero advice, information on funding, resourcing and tools for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.